Best Littler Labor Podcasts (2024)

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169 - Celebrating Pride Month: The Importance of Advocacy and Community 17:30

1d ago17:30

17:30

In celebration of Pride Month, Littler shareholder Mattheus Stephens and associates Trevor Hardy and Jessica Wimsatt discuss their advocacy work for LGBTQIA+ individuals in their local communities. The group also highlights the importance of how being authentically you and sharing your story can help others find community and feel connected.…

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168 - Celebrating AANHPI Heritage Month: Finding Community Through the LCLD 10:39

1M ago10:39

10:39

In continued celebration of Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Littler shareholder Alyesha Asghar speaks with associates Alan Persaud and Grace Waddell about their experience in the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity’s Pathfinders Program and the inclusive community of legal professionals they joined by particip…

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167 - Celebrating AANHPI Heritage Month: Innovation Leads to Growth 6:00

1M ago6:00

6:00

In honor of this year’s Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month theme “Advancing Leaders Through Innovation,” Littler associate Ed Tsui spoke with Littler shareholder, Lavanga Wijekoon, who shared how he has been able to advance his practice at the firm through innovation.…

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118 - Three Things to Consider when Dismissing Employees in Asia 13:18

1M ago13:18

13:18

This podcast discusses the critical considerations when evaluating whether and how to terminate employees in Asia. Trent Sutton (U.S. qualified lawyer), Soowon Hong (Korean qualified lawyer) and Shiau Sang Tee (Hong Kong and Malaysia qualified lawyer), members of Littler’s APAC Regional Office based in Singapore, set out the general three approache…

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177 - Insight into the H-1B Visa Process 17:01

2M ago17:01

17:01

Immigration associates George Thompson and Deepti Orekondy discuss the nuances and intricacies of filing of an H-1B visa application, including H-1B Cap petitions, and how to help employers maintain H-1B compliance. This podcast delves into common pitfalls and strategic considerations for an employer filing an H-1B petition.…

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176 - Call-to-Action: Immigration Protections for Migrant Families in the U.S. 31:58

2M ago31:58

31:58

Littler’s Lavanga Wijekoon speaks with Ellen Miller of the National Immigrant Justice Center, Jodi Ziesemer of the New York Legal Assistance Group and Laura Lunn of the Rocky Mountain Immigrant Advocacy Network about the work being done across the country to help immigrants and their families who are in desperate need of immigration protections.…

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166 - Conversations with Women: Recruiting and Retaining Women in the Current Legal Landscape 17:01

3M ago17:01

17:01

Littler Women's Leadership Initiative co-chair Margaret Parnell Hogan, interviews fellow Littler attorney Dionysia L. Johnson-Massie, about how respecting women in the workplace helps recruit and retain crucial talent, among other IE&D efforts.By Littler

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165 - Celebrating Black History Month: From Litigation to Literature 22:26

4M ago22:26

22:26

As February comes to a close, we end our celebration of Black History Month with a podcast featuring Littler attorneys and authors in honor of this year’s theme “African Americans and the Arts.” Littler attorney Karimah Lamar, has a thought-provoking conversation with fellow Littler attorneys Michael Wilder and Tiffany Obeng, who share their journe…

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164 - Why DEI Doesn’t Have to DIE: Employer Considerations for Thriving in a Post-Harvard/UNC Era 53:54

8M ago53:54

53:54

Since the United States Supreme Court issued its ruling in Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard University and the University of North Carolina on June 29, 2023, striking down race-conscious admission processes in higher education, it has sent shock waves throughout the corporate community as business leaders consider the decision’s potential im…

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174 - Pro Bono Week Podcast – Veterans Consortium 19:39

8M ago19:39

19:39

Littler has a partnership with a firm client through The Veterans Consortium that is focused on helping veterans. David Haase speaks with Littler attorneys Matthew Hank, Neil Alexander, Don Nguyen, Jake Thorn, and Director of The Veterans Consortium's Discharge Upgrade Program Christie Bhageloe about the work they’ve done through the consortium. Ou…

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175 - Pro Bono Week Podcast – The National Homelessness Law Center 18:42

8M ago18:42

18:42

In our final Pro Bono Week podcast, Jenny Schwendemann discusses homelessness, one of the most significant humanitarian challenges many Americans face today, with Katie Meyer Scott and Carlton Martin of the National Homelessness Law Center.Our Littler attorneys demonstrate their pro bono commitment by providing significant pro bono efforts to commu…

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172 - Pro Bono Week Podcast – Afghan Refugees 16:11

8M ago16:11

16:11

Jenny Schwendemann and Dan Kim share their experience with Lavanga Wijekoon about their collaborative efforts with assisting immigrants from Afghanistan.Our Littler attorneys demonstrate their pro bono commitment by providing significant pro bono efforts to community organizations. These services cover a variety of areas, depending on the interests…

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173 - Pro Bono Week Podcast – Robert Leslie Roberson Case 12:36

8M ago12:36

12:36

Emily Linn talks with Breanne Martell about the amicus brief she assisted with to seek justice for a neurodiverse individual, Robert Leslie Roberson, who was convicted of murder based on science that has now been debunked.Our Littler attorneys demonstrate their pro bono commitment by providing significant pro bono efforts to community organizations…

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171 - Navigating the H-1B Visa Process: Common Pitfalls and Considerations 14:03

10M ago14:03

14:03

This podcast episode is dedicated to unraveling the complexities of filing an H-1B petition and remaining compliant following an approval. The H-1B visa program is known for its competitiveness, intricate regulations, and fact-specific nature. Whether you're an employer looking to hire and maintain foreign talent or an H-1B applicant, our podcast e…

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163 - Celebrating Disability Pride Month: Adding Disability Inclusion to the IE&D Conversation 28:03

11M ago28:03

28:03

In celebration of Disability Pride Month, Jennifer Duke, Littler Learning Group Director and attorney, talks with Anna Curry Gualano, Littler Principal and co-chair of the firm’s Individuals with Disabilities affinity group, about the importance of disability inclusion and its impact in the workplace for both employers and employees.…

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162 - Celebrating AAPI Heritage Month: Bringing About Change Through Servant Leadership 16:49

1y ago16:49

16:49

As May comes to a close, we end our celebration of Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month with the second of two podcasts that feature the personal stories of some of our ‘Ohana group attorneys. Littler attorney Brandon Mita has an inspiring conversation with fellow Littler attorneys Nicole LeFave , James Lee and Urvi Morolia about leading …

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161 - AAPI Heritage Month: Sharing Stories of Leadership Through Opportunities in the U.S. Military 21:14

1y ago21:14

21:14

In continued celebration of AAPI Heritage Month, Littler's Jennifer Maguire, Sarah Sorensen, and Daniel Kim discuss how their individual experiences in the U.S. Military – as a JAG officer, a military spouse, and an officer – shaped them as leaders, ultimately leading to careers in labor and employment law.…

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170 - H-1B Visa Alternatives 18:32

1y ago18:32

18:32

In this podcast, attorneys Carissa Tyler and Angel Valverde, members of Littler’s Immigration and Global Mobility Group, discuss alternative employment-based visa options for individuals who were not selected in the initial FY 2024 H-1B registration process (H-1B lottery). The visa categories discussed include H-1B cap exempt petitions, O-1s, L-1s,…

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160 - The Rise in Antisemitism in America 26:44

1y ago26:44

26:44

There has been a recent, dramatic rise in antisemitism in the United States. In this podcast, David Goldman, the Executive Director and General Counsel of Congregation Emanu-El in San Francisco, shares his perspective on how this trend is impacting our communities and workplaces, and offers some practical insights as to how the development of a sha…

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159 - Conversations with Women: Littler’s Traditional Labor Practice 24:28

1+ y ago24:28

24:28

To celebrate the last week of Women’s History Month, WLI co-chair Margaret Hogan (Denver), talks with three Littler associates who have shaped their legal careers in the area of traditional labor. Listen as Kameron Miller (Charleston), Ashton Hupman (Washington D.C.) and Brittany Stepp (Philadelphia) tell their stories of being women attorneys in a…

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117 - Employment Contracts in the Americas 21:24

1+ y ago21:24

21:24

Littler Shareholders Courtney Wilson and Juan Carlos Varela discuss the practical implications of employment contracts in the Americas and their interaction with non-compete agreements and confidentiality clauses. In this podcast, Courtney gives the audience a summary of the common misconceptions employers have when structuring their employment agr…

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116 - Return to Work: Challenges and Practical Recommendations 17:18

1+ y ago17:18

17:18

In this How to Do Business in the Americas podcast series installment, Shareholder Juan Carlos Varela and Rodrigo Tajonar, Chief People Officer of the Boston Globe Media, discuss how organizations are dealing with the aftermath of the pandemic in the workplace.By Littler International Employment Law

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158 - A Conversation on Black Resistance, Resilience and Being Real 41:14

1+ y ago41:14

41:14

As February comes to a close, Littler is capping off our celebration of Black History Month with a special podcast highlighting the voices of some of our Black attorneys. Kimberly Dobson (Long Island, NY) talks with fellow Littler attorneys, Kim Carter (San Diego, CA), Jason Byrd (New York City, NY), and Taylor Lawson (Memphis, TN) about how they’v…

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169 - Layoffs/RIFs – A Discussion on Strategies for Immigration Compliance 20:48

1+ y ago20:48

20:48

An increasing number of employers, especially those in the tech industry, are conducting layoffs or reductions in force. What happens to foreign workers in these situations, whose work visas are often tied to their jobs? What options are available to foreign nationals who are in the process of obtaining permanent residency or are seeking to retain …

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115 - 2023 Outlook of the Americas – Prepare Your Workforce for a Year of Challenges 18:20

1+ y ago18:20

18:20

In this "How to Do Business in the Americas" podcast series installment, Littler attorneys Lori Brown, Jorge Sales Boyoli and Juan Carlos Varela discuss relevant labor and employment issues employers will face in the Americas in 2023. Topics include managing “wandering workers,” making staffing decisions in this period of economic uncertainty, and …

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157 - Veterans Day 2022: Stories from Military Family Members 16:27

1+ y ago16:27

16:27

Emily Haigh, U.S. Army veteran and co-chair of Litter's Veterans Affinity Group, speaks with Littler attorneys William Anthony, Tracy Leidner, and Emily Arnett, who each have a family member currently serving in active duty.By Littler

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168 - Pro Bono Week Podcast – Law Firm Antiracism Alliance: Police Brutality 11:32

1+ y ago11:32

11:32

Nicole LeFave, Vinay Patel and Garrick Chan share their experience with Jenny Schwendemann of working on a collaborative effort through the Law Firm Antiracism Alliance.Littler attorneys provide pro bono services in a variety of areas, depending on the interests of individual attorneys. The firm values and encourages the community-minded and pro bo…

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167 - Pro Bono Week Podcast – Littler | PCS Assistance with Ukraine 22:21

1+ y ago22:21

22:21

Tomasz Rogala and Marcin Sanetra, Littler | PCS attorneys, and Lavanga Wijekoon discuss the legal assistance Littler’s Poland attorneys have given Ukrainians fleeing the recent conflict there.Littler attorneys provide pro bono services in a variety of areas, depending on the interests of individual attorneys. The firm values and encourages the comm…

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166 - Pro Bono Week Podcast – Pet Rescue 10:40

1+ y ago10:40

10:40

Mike Dissinger and Jenny Schwendemann tell the story of how Mike’s love of dogs led him to start working with a pet rescue organization in Las Vegas (as well as taking home a new pup in the process).Littler attorneys provide pro bono services in a variety of areas, depending on the interests of individual attorneys. The firm values and encourages t…

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165 - Pro Bono Week Podcast – Adoption in Alaska 7:54

1+ y ago7:54

7:54

Renea Saade and Breanne Martell talk about an Alaska adoption case with a great outcome.Littler attorneys provide pro bono services in a variety of areas, depending on the interests of individual attorneys. The firm values and encourages the community-minded and pro bono efforts of our lawyers and staff.…

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164 - Pro Bono Week Podcast – National Immigrant Justice Center Asylum Case 8:45

1+ y ago8:45

8:45

Jeronimo Simonovis and Lavanga Wijekoon discuss an asylum case before U.S. immigration authorities that Jeronimo won involving a woman and her 8-year-old son.Littler attorneys provide pro bono services in a variety of areas, depending on the interests of individual attorneys. The firm values and encourages the community-minded and pro bono efforts …

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134 - Transformation of the American Workforce: Challenges and Next Steps 18:41

2y ago18:41

18:41

Labor force participation is falling, the skills gap is widening, and certain industries are struggling to recover post-pandemic. In this podcast, Michael Lotito, co-chair of Littler Workplace Policy Institute (WPI) and Shannon Meade, executive director of WPI, discuss the historic transformation of the American workforce and what needs to be done …

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114 - The Works Council Under Dutch Law 15:20

2y ago15:20

15:20

In this episode, Jasper Hoffstedde and Dennis Veldhuizen shed light on the works council’s purpose and added value in the decision-making process. For U.S.-based listeners, Dennis’ quick side-by-side comparison of union vs works council rights may be of interest. Furthermore, all of the basics are explained: when and how to set up a works council, …

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163 - Types of Advertising Outreach Employers Must Do Before Hiring Foreign Nationals 16:24

2y ago16:24

16:24

Before offering a foreign national a permanent position, an employer must demonstrate to the Department of Labor that it tested the market and could not find a U.S. worker to fill the role. How can an employer show it properly tested the U.S. labor market to satisfy the DOL’s requirements under the Program Electronic Review Management (PERM) proces…

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113 - The Termination Clause in Dutch Employment Agreements Explained 11:14

2y ago11:14

11:14

Jasper Hoffstedde and Fleur van Lieshout of Littler’s Amsterdam office discuss the termination clause in Dutch employment agreements. The termination clause seems an easy and straightforward clause; you simply invoke the clause and terminate employment, right? For the employee that is indeed in the case, but the employer has another hoop to jump th…

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112 - Dutch Non-Compete Clauses Explained 20:00

2y ago20:00

20:00

Jasper Hoffstedde and Eric van Dam of Littler’s Amsterdam office discuss non-compete clauses in Dutch employment agreements. A non-compete clause may be agreed upon in writing in indefinite-term employment agreements with a person of age (18+). For fixed-term employment agreements, additional conditions apply. Such conditions are strict, which more…

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156 - Going Beyond IE&D 101: A Deeper Understanding of Being Transgender Today in America 42:18

2y ago42:18

42:18

As Pride Month comes to a close, we are celebrating with a very special podcast that features the personal stories and perspectives from two members of the Littler family.Littler Knowledge Management Counsel, Betsy Cammarata (GSC – Kansas City) talks with Littler alum, Bennett Kaspar-Williams (Corporate Counsel for Labor Relations at Amazon Studios…

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155 - An Employer’s Guide to Deciding When to Publish a Statement on Current Events 8:53

2y ago8:53

8:53

Employers are under the microscope from internal and external stakeholders to weigh in on myriad social issues and current events. To publish, or not to publish in each instance? That is the question. In this brief “podcast-ette,” Alyesha Asghar Dotson highlights the self-assessment that an employer ought to engage in before pressing that publish o…

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154 - Celebrating AAPI Heritage Month: Feeling Foreign Where We Belong 21:46

2y ago21:46

21:46

Littler attorney, Judy Iriye (L.A. – Century City) talks with fellow Littler attorney, Kevin Yam (New York) and Littler alum, Fran Barbieri (Chief Counsel, Litigation and Employment at World Wide Technology in St Louis, Missouri), about personal experiences where they were able to overcome feelings of foreignness to achieve personal and professiona…

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153 - Celebrating AAPI Heritage Month: Leadership and Collaboration 20:47

2y ago20:47

20:47

In honor and celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Littler attorneys William Ng (Long Island), Hinna Upal (Rochester) and Gregory Iskander (Walnut Creek) discuss how their journeys to leadership were built on promoting collaboration, finding community and creating opportunities for other diverse attorneys.…

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152 - “Articulate” As a Compliment? We Need to Talk 53:41

2y ago53:41

53:41

In the weeks leading up to and during the historic confirmation hearings of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court, the first Black female justice was repeatedly recognized by a number of senators for being so “articulate” while being questioned. The “compliment” resonated at the same frequency as fingernails screeching across a chalkboar…

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151 - What’s Golf Got to Do with It? Linking Fairway Sand Traps to Workplace Equity Gaps 54:51

2y ago54:51

54:51

Golf is one of the most significant informal business networks and approximately half of all women feel like their exclusion from these gateways is among the key challenges to reaching the highest echelons of corporate leadership. As a prelude to the 2022 edition of the “Masters Season,” Littler Principal Cindy-Ann Thomas explores how enduring barr…

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150 - Conversations with Women: Perspectives from Littler Boomerangs 25:17

2+ y ago25:17

25:17

In this episode of our Women’s History Month podcast series, Conversations with Women, Melissa Cee, Littler’s Chief Talent Officer talks with three Littler attorneys – Lori Brown, Angela Healy, and Lisa Kathumbi – who recently rejoined the firm and how their experiences were shaped by the women who supported their individual journeys.…

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149 - Conversations with Women: Perspectives from Littler Alumnae 18:36

2+ y ago18:36

18:36

In this episode of our Women’s History Month podcast series, Conversations with Women, Jacqueline Polito (Rochester) talks with two special Littler alumnae, Meyling Ly Ortiz, Managing Counsel at Toyota, and Eboneé Lewis, Associate General Counsel at BD, a global medical technology company. Sharing personal stories of support, Mey and Eboneé provide…

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148 - All Rise… For the Move to Boost Diversity on the U.S. Supreme Court 54:56

2+ y ago54:56

54:56

When President Biden revealed Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson as his nominee to replace retiring Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer, history was made. If her nomination is successful, Judge Jackson will be the first Justice in the Court’s 233-year history who is a Black woman.Littler Principal Cindy-Ann Thomas and her special guest, the Honorable Ber…

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147 - A Conversation on Black Health and Wellness with Dr. Adia Gooden: Part Two 28:41

2+ y ago28:41

28:41

In the second of a two-part podcast celebrating Black History Month, Littler associates Jason Byrd (New York) and Jo Gbujama (San Francisco) talk with licensed clinical psychologist and author, Dr. Adia Gooden, about the interpersonal journey of Black health and wellness, and techniques for navigating everyday issues.…

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146 - A Conversation on Black Health and Wellness with Dr. Adia Gooden: Part One 21:29

2+ y ago21:29

21:29

In the first of a two-part podcast celebrating Black History Month, Littler associates Jason Byrd (New York) and Jo Gbujama(San Francisco) talk with licensed clinical psychologist and author, Dr. Adia Gooden, about the impact of systemic health inequity on Black Americans, and the importance of self-advocacy and being heard when it comes to resolvi…

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145 - Guarding Against Guilt: The War on “WOKE”- At Work (Part 2) 1:11:56

2+ y ago1:11:56

1:11:56

As a follow-up to last week’s podcast about a proposed law to ban private companies from delivering diversity or discrimination-prevention training that inflicts any “guilt,” “anguish,” or “discomfort” due to historic wrongs, this episode explores the implications for employers.Littler Principal Cindy-Ann Thomas and her guests, Lori A. Brown, Littl…

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144 - Guarding Against Guilt: The War on “WOKE”- In Context (Part 1) 53:18

2+ y ago53:18

53:18

In case you missed it, legislation designed to prohibit public schools and private businesses from inflicting any “guilt,” “anguish” or “discomfort” due to historic wrongs related to race or sex during diversity or anti-discrimination training was introduced in Florida last month. While the bill – which is being promoted as a move to protect “indiv…

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162 - Candid COVID Conversations: Florida’s New COVID Law 21:37

2+ y ago21:37

21:37

Nancy Johnson and Kimberly Doud of Littler’s Orlando office are back to discuss Florida’s new law relating to COVID-19 vaccine mandates and its interplay with the status of federal requirements. Nancy and Kimberly discuss how employers in Florida can understand if they need to comply with the new law, what the opt-outs are, and how the new law inte…

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